Juvenile Justice Specialist

Overview

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth who will become productive, law‑abiding citizens. We are seeking compassionate, committed, and resilient individuals to serve as Juvenile Justice Specialists at levels 1, 2, or 3 depending on qualifications and experience. These frontline professionals supervise youth in secure care facilities, promote rehabilitation, and maintain a safe and structured environment.

• High school diploma or GED, OR one year of experience in any field.
• Minimum age 18.

• Applicants convicted of a felony or currently indicted on a felony charge are disqualified until relief from state and federal disabilities is granted.
• Applicants who have engaged in sexual abuse or forced sexual activity as defined by PREA are disqualified.
• Applicants must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1(c).

Work Location:

New Orleans Regional Office, New Orleans, LA.

Appointment Type:
Full‑time, Probational.

Career Progression:
Position may be filled at Juvenile Justice Specialist 1, 2, or 3.

• Juvenile Justice Specialist 1 (PS‑105): $1,400.00 biweekly
• Juvenile Justice Specialist 2 (PS‑106): $1,504.00 biweekly
• Juvenile Justice Specialist 3 (PS‑108): $1,608.80 biweekly

• Supervise youth and create a safe, structured, treatment‑focused environment.
• Support therapeutic goals by modeling positive communication, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution skills for youth and staff.
• Maintain accurate records on youth behavior, incidents, assessments, and daily activities; prepare required reports.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, sharing observations and recommendations.
• Assist clinical staff with group activities, therapeutic programming, and crisis intervention.
• Conduct regular security checks of buildings, grounds, doors, gates, and fences to ensure safety and compliance.
• Monitor youth movement, maintain youth counts, and follow contraband control and emergency response procedures.
• Escort youth inside and outside the facility while maintaining security measures.
• Participate in required training to enhance knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Perform related duties as assigned, including responding to emergencies, working shift schedules, and remaining available for 24‑hour call.

Before appointment, selected applicants must pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana driver’s license, and clear a background check.